2000 Renault Laguna vs. 1986 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Renault Laguna (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 1986 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Laguna | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
